# Nines Puzzle vs Tiny Crossings

The clearest difference is rating: Nines Puzzle at 5.0 against Tiny Crossings's 4.5. Nines Puzzle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Tiny Crossings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nines Puzzle sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Crossings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nines Puzzle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nines Puzzle | Tiny Crossings |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nines-puzzle/id1505201355/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-crossings-river-puzzles/id6815671026/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thang Vu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1269408753) | [Chien Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809495371) |

## What reviewers say

### Nines Puzzle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nines-puzzle/id1505201355)

A casual puzzle game combining number merging and connection mechanics. Players drag numbered blocks to a honeycomb grid, merging smaller numbers to create larger ones. The goal is to reach the number nine, which clears the board, or fill the entire grid to end the game.

**Highlights:** Number merging gameplay, Honeycomb grid layout, Block rotation, Board clearing mechanic, Simple drag-and-drop controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10000 coins package | $24.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Crossings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-crossings-river-puzzles/id6815671026)

Guide a charming cast across rivers and bridges in 50 unique puzzles. Each level presents a new challenge, requiring strategic planning to move characters and items safely. Enjoy offline play and multiple language options.

**Highlights:** 50 handcrafted puzzles, Illustrated level cards, Move budgets and time challenges, Offline play with local progress, Multiple language support, Undo moves for free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nines Puzzle free?

Nines Puzzle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Crossings free?

Tiny Crossings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nines Puzzle or Tiny Crossings?

Nines Puzzle is rated higher. Nines Puzzle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tiny Crossings averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Nines Puzzle or Tiny Crossings have ads?

Nines Puzzle shows ads; Tiny Crossings does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*